Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Alec
Observation Date:
March 12, 2023
Submitted:
March 13, 2023
Zone or Region:
East Central
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Blewett Pass

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Hard Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
5200
Aspect:
NE
Comments:
Test slope on a wind slab produced shooting cracks and settling on first test and slid on second test. Slab depth appx 15-20cm and ran on what appeared to be an older wind slab. Temps were in mid to high 20s. Light Western wind and light to moderate snowfall during observation.

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
Yes, Isolated
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
Yes, Isolated

Observations

Diamondhead, Blewett Pass

Media

Public Field Report: Blewett Pass
Public Field Report: Blewett Pass
Public Field Report: Blewett Pass
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